197 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 2, § 004
Compatible industrial facilities: Each compatible industrial wastewater treatment facility, will be classified by the department as an Industrial compatible I, II, III, IV, or exempt facility based upon complexity of treatment, downstream water course conditions, and potential health hazards in accordance with the point rating system established in Appendix B. The director will determine a wastewater treatment facility's classification if the department is unable to classify the facility, using Appendix B. Classifications and level of certification for operators will be as follows:
Points per Appendix B | Facility Classification | DRC Operator Certification: (Municipal/Compatible) | Other Staffing Requirements |
15 or less | Exempt | Exempt | N/A |
16 through 30 | Industrial I compatible | Class I or higher | N/A |
31 through 55 | Industrial II compatible | Class II or higher | Assistant operator at Class I or higher |
56 through 75 | Industrial III compatible | Class III or higher | Assistant operator at Class II or higher; all other personnel commensurate with level of responsibility |
76 or more | Industrial IV compatible | Class IV | Class IV for shift supervisors serving as DRC; all other personnel commensurate with level of responsibility |
197 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 2, § 004